What things to do in Caracas during the school holidays?

  • Families who do not plan to leave the city can enjoy different activities such as cinema, theater, museums and parks.

The month of July is characterized by the beginning of the school vacation season, a time when parents take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy time with their children. In Greater Caracas there are different activities that can be done at this time of year.

Families who do not have a trip planned outside the city can enjoy different recreational plans in the city such as cinema, theater, museums, parks, among others.

In The newspaper We have made a selection of the different plans that parents can do with their children in Caracas during the school holidays:

Children’s Theater

Families who love theatre can attend several children’s plays that will be taking place during this season in Greater Caracas:

Moon, moon

This musical work, a collection of stories and poems by Muriel Tremont, will be presented at the Teatrex theater in El Bosque on August 3 and 4 at 3:00 pm.

The story revolves around Pierrot, a character who is always in awe of the extraordinary beauty of the Moon.

Tickets cost $10 and there is a promotion for two tickets for $15.

Little Red Riding Hood, what was never told

At the Chacao Cultural Center, the children’s play Little Red Riding Hood, what was never told, will be presented. It is a children’s story that seeks to turn the tale of Little Red Riding Hood.

Tickets can be purchased through the Liveri website or at Cinex box offices. The pre-sale price is 8 dollars.

Schedules:

-Saturday, August 17: 3:00 pm

-Sunday, August 18: 11:00 am

Cine

The Cinex and Cines Unidos billboards have several films that are suitable for children, among them are: Inside Out 2, Despicable Me 4 y Captain Wasp.

-Intensely 2 is a sequel to the 2015 animated film from Disney and Pixar studios, which deals with the arrival of new emotions in Riley’s mind after entering adolescence. The already known emotions: Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger and Fear will be joined by others: Anxiety, Envy, Boredom, Shame and Nostalgia.

-Despicable Me 4: the fourth installment of the saga My favorite villain from DreamWorks Studios focuses on the arrival of a new member of the Gru Jr. family. On the other hand, they must flee from Gru’s new nemesis, Maxime Le Mal.

-Captain Wasp: It is an animated film produced by singer Juan Luis Guerra, and featuring the voice of Luis Fonsi, that tells the story of Captain Wasp, hero of Avispatrópolis, who puts his nobility, justice and innocence to the test against the evil wasp Jacques Poison and his henchmen.

Ticket prices vary depending on the theater, but range from $4 to $6. As for the popcorn and soda combos, they can range from $6 to $20.

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Circus of the Valentines

From July 5th to August 4th, the Valentino Brothers Circus It is located in Caracas, on the terrace of the Ciudad Tamanaco Shopping Center (CCCT), offering functions for the whole family.

The circus has performances every day at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. General admission for adults is $20, while children are $10. VIP tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children.

Tickets can be purchased through the website: www.circodelosvalentinos.com

Photo: Circus of the Valentinos

Kid’s museum

An activity that represents an opportunity for recreation and at the same time for learning is a visit to the Children’s Museum, which is located on Bolívar Avenue, Libertador municipality.

The Children’s Museum offers attractions focused on different areas of knowledge: biology, chemistry, physics, ecology, paleontology and communication.

The entrance fee to the museum is $5 plus VAT.

The schedules are as follows:

-Wednesday to Friday: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

-Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

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Parks

MetroPark

The MetroPark amusement park is located between José Martí Avenue and Tamanaco in El Rosal, Chacao municipality.

This place has 18 attractions. Among them are the Ferris wheel (Metro-360), where you have a panoramic view of the city and El Ávila; the bumper cars, the spinning top, the crazy chairs, the carousel, the rotating cups, the Ola Ola, among others.

According to information posted on MetroPark’s Instagram, admission is completely free, but to enjoy the attractions you must pay between one or two dollars, the price varies depending on the attraction. However, they do offer the option of limited access if you buy the bracelet that costs 12 dollars.

The schedules are as follows:

-Wednesday to Friday: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

-Saturdays: 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm

-Sundays 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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Photo: @Metroparkve

Ninja Park

In the Sambil shopping center, located in the Chacao municipality, there is the Ninja Park, a children’s space that is open all week. The hours are Monday to Sunday from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

According to the Web page of the park, the cost of the bracelet to enter the park may vary depending on the time the family stays there:

Monday to Thursday:

-30 minutes: $7

-One hour: 12 dollars

-Two hours: 17 dollars

From Friday to Sunday:

-30 minutes: 10 dollars

-One hour: 17 dollars

-Two hours: 22 dollars

This ticket is valid for two companions. If there is an additional person, a fee of five dollars must be paid.

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Photo: Ninja Park

Bimbolandia

Another amusement park option in Greater Caracas is Bimbolandia, which is located on Los Ilustres Avenue, in front of Paseo Los Próceres, Libertador municipality, Caracas.

According to the park’s Instagram, each ticket per attraction costs one dollar from Monday to Sunday. However, the price of the bracelet varies depending on the day: on Mondays it costs $10 and from Tuesday to Sunday it costs $15.

Bimbolandia’s opening hours are as follows:

-Monday to Friday: 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm

-Saturdays and Sundays: 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm

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Zoos

In Greater Caracas, parents have several zoo options such as Caricuao and Expanzoo in El Hatillo to take their children to have fun and enjoy outdoor activities.

Caricuao Zoo

The Caricuao Zoo is considered one of the most important animal conservation centers in Venezuela.

Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Saturdays and holidays: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Entrance fee: 15 Bs. per person (children under 10 years old, seniors and people with disabilities enter free).

Parking cost: 49 Bs.

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Expanzoo

The Expanzoo zoo is located two kilometers from the Lomas shopping center in La Lagunita in the municipality of El Hatillo, Miranda state. The place is open from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The team of The newspaper She checked with the zoo about the prices of the services they offer. Admission, which includes a bag of carrots for the animals, costs 10 dollars. People with disabilities do not pay admission to this place.

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Photo: Instagram Expanzoo

The Expanzoo offers visitors the option of purchasing a second bag of carrots, which would cost one dollar, and the pony ride service, which costs three dollars.

Likewise, it does not allow its visitors to bring in food and drinks, because they have a cafeteria.

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2024-07-25 04:05:58

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